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Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Summary

Argentina overcame Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on July 4, 2026. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, while a spectacular goal from Sidny Lopes Cabral leveled the match at 2-2 in extra time. Argentina has now won three of its last four World Cup knockout round games in either extra time or penalties, continuing a strong trend in late-game scenarios. The team now prepares for a Round of 16 match against Egypt on July 7, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina wins 3-2 against Cape Verde in extra time.
•Messi scored the opening goal for Argentina.
•Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal tied the match in the 103rd minute.
•Cristian Romero's goal was credited as an own goal by Diney Borges.
•Argentina will face Egypt next in the Round of 16.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — After win over Cape Verde, 3 of Argentina's last 4 World Cup knockout round wins have gone past 90 minutes
1:37 AMYahoo Sports — After win over Cape Verde, 3 of Argentina's last 4 World Cup knockout wins have gone past 90 minutes

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